Electrical Power Generation MCQs Part 38

Electrical Engineering MCQs on Electrical Power Generation MCQs Part 38

Which of following are the fertile materials

Which of following are the fertile materials

1. U₂₃₃ and Pu₂₃₉
2. U₂₃₈ and Pu₂₃₉
3. U₂₃₈ and Th₂₃₂
4. U₂₃₈ and Th₂₃₉

Correct answer: 3. U₂₃₈ and Th₂₃₂

Explanation: Fertile material is defined as a material, which itself is not fissile (fissionable by thermal neutrons), that can be converted into a fissile material by irradiation in a reactor. There are two basic fertile materials: uranium-238 and thorium-232.

A hydroelectric power station is commonly found in

A hydroelectric power station is commonly found in

1. Desert areas
2. Grasslands
3. Hilly areas
4. Swamps

Correct answer: 3. Hilly areas

Heat produced by 1 kg of atomic fuel is equivalent to heat produced from coal of weight

Heat produced by 1 kg of atomic fuel is equivalent to heat produced from coal of weight:

1. 1 ton
2. 100 ton
3. 1000 tons
4. 4230 tons

Correct answer: 4. 4230 tons

Tidal energy primarily uses

Tidal energy primarily uses:

1. Kinetic energy of water
2. Potential energy of water
3. Both of these
4. None of these

Correct answer: 3. Both of these

Area under the daily load curve divided by 24 hrs gives

Area under the daily load curve divided by 24 hrs gives:

1. Units generated
2. Maximum demand
3. Average load
4. None of these

Correct answer: 3. Average load